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Drone Services
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Not sure if Drone LiDAR Mapping is right for you? Are you working with a large or rugged job site? Our drones create accurate 3D maps of job sites with survey-quality data in a fraction of the time. Whether you want to measure stockpiles, map a site or prove your work with thousands of points of data, our 3D mapping adds confidence to your mapping.
What can you expect from a drone visit?
Step 1- Pre-Flight Planning. Using our fight planning software, we plan each autonomous mission using the parameters provided by Phoenix LiDAR.
Step 2- On Location. One ground reference station is established onsite and will collect data for a minimum of 2 hours.
Step 3- On Location. A minimum of 4 ground control points are established with a ground rover.
Step 4- On Location. The Aerial survey (LiDAR acquisition) is executed.
Step 5- Post-processing. Our post processing is currently completed through LiDARMill, a cloud-based LiDAR post-processing platform. Outputs include accuracy reports, and point clouds that can be used in a number of 3-D mapping options. Volumetrics and other surface measuring can be computed directly in the software using a number of available tools.
FAQ - Drone 3D Mapping for Construction
How does LiDAR work?
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) uses thousands of lasers firing every second to measure a “point cloud” of data which can be used in many different ways, including creating topographical mapping and volumetric data.
What kind of sites can LiDAR drones map?
LiDAR drones can create data for many sites, including measuring stockpiles, measuring volumetrics on stream beds, Pipeline planning, Pre-construction planning, Containment area calculations, creating topographical maps for permitting or grading plans, creating colorized 3D maps, landslide monitoring and much more.
How accurate are LiDAR drones?
Summit Services uses a Phoenix LiDAR system to create 3D maps with a vertical accuracy of up to 2 cm.
What kind of drone do you use?
We use a Phoenix LiDAR system made in the U.S.A. and cleared by Blue UAV, in cooperation with the Department of Defense.